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Neumer Family History

Neumer Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Nehmer, Neuser, Neuner, Nemer, Neuer, Beumer, Neufer, Neuber, Nemec

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Where is the Neumer family from?

You can see how Neumer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Neumer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Neumer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Neumer families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Neumer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Neumer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Neumer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Neumer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Factory Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Neumer. 23% of Neumer men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Neumer women worked as a Factory Labor.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Factory Labor
    100%

What Neumer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Neumer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Neumer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 281 immigration records available for the last name Neumer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 325 military records available for the last name Neumer. For the veterans among your Neumer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Neumer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Neumer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Neumer in 1964 was 78, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Neumer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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